Citra Solv

“Delivery Day” 18 x 24 This piece is a mix of collage and paint, inspired by an old pickup I saw on a road trip, as well as the pigs and chickens on my daughter’s farm and the sunflowers all along … Continued

“His Eye is on the Sparrow” mixed media collage on a 16 x 20 cradled wood panel. Inspired by the hymn written in 1905 by lyricist Civilla D. Martin and composer Charles H. Gabrie. While I was tearing paper, adding stitches, fitting and … Continued

“Can’t See the Forest for the Trees” refers to the hidden little critters and plant life that can be found on this forest floor, but you have to take a second look to see it! This is a 20 x … Continued

In the second session of the Citra Solv workshop, we will use the papers produced and techniques learned to create a mixed media masterpiece! I will share how I make a Citra Solv background and then we will use Citra Solv … Continued

Citra Solv part 1 workshop will cover the techniques for altering National Geographic magazine pages with Citra Solv concentrated cleaner to make beautiful altered papers that can be used as collage papers in artwork. We will also learn how to … Continued

In this piece I combined a Citra Solv grungy sort of background with collage with my new to me drippy flower technique. The vase is some rice paper from my stash that I “painted” with some hot wax, then washed … Continued

I am so excited to be artist in residence at the Red Barn Studio in Lindsborg for a couple of weeks. The grand finale of my time here will be a two session Citra Solv workshop on Saturday, August 26. … Continued

“SimplyTrees” is a 12 x12 Citra Solv mixed media piece for which I created my own stencil design to use in creating. Hanging out in the trees was my favorite place to be as a child. I still have a … Continued

Chickens in general seem easily alarmed to me. A step their direction can send them into a panic! I can imagine this fellow trying to shoo all of his hens away from danger! “Sound the Alarm” is done on an … Continued